Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite

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  • Well-maintained pub site for guests 14 years and over
  • In Stanton by Dale; 20 minutes' drive from Attenborough Nature Centre
  • Real ale and pub food served; 20 minutes' walk from a golf club
Dart off to Derbyshire and make for Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite in Stanton by Dale, a well-kept site attached to an award-winning pub. The name of this spot is a nod to Stanton's industrial heritage – if the village rings a bell, it may well be because 'Stanton' crops up on many a manhole cover across the UK. Nowadays, things are peaceful around here, and the site is set between traditional red brick houses and a small village green. The Chequers Inn is over 200 years old and still in fine fettle – its selling point remains its focus on real ales and proper home-cooked food. The pub, like the site, is mightily dog-friendly, so don't hesitate to bring four-legged friends along on your trip. The pitches here are level, well-drained and conveniently located to the rear of the pub. Although it's close to the M1, off-site strolls are unlikely to involve busy roads and traffic – Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite is a few minutes' walk from footpaths that'll take you through the pleasant fields and hills that make up the local landscape. The nearest supermarket can be found in Sandiacre (five minutes' drive); Ilkeston (10 minutes) has a wider range of shops and takeaways. Please note that kids under the age of 14 aren't allowed to stay at Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite.

Campground type

Tent sites 6
Caravan sites 6
RV & Motorhome sites 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 14 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • The bar is open between 01/01 and 31/12.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

9.5

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Peaceful

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Average, good welcome but a bit pricey…

Overall 6/10

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Andy S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Average, good welcome but a bit pricey

Recommend to friends Visit again

it’s a well-run site with excellent facilities, a warm welcome and pub

Overall 10/10

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Andrew L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked We stayed for two nights at the campsite behind The Chequers Inn in Stanton by Dale and had a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The site itself is compact, tidy, and well cared for, run by Sue, the friendly landlady of the pub.

Each pitch offers a gravel area alongside a grass section, complete with a well-maintained picnic table and umbrella—making it easy to relax outdoors. A particularly convenient feature is the grey waste point provided at each pitch, which you don’t always find on smaller sites.

The Chequers Inn is a real gem. It’s beautifully presented with a clean, welcoming atmosphere and a football-themed décor that gives it a unique character. The pub serves a great selection of food and beer, though food must be pre-ordered—a detail worth noting for planning ahead. There are two pleasant outdoor seating areas, ideal for enjoying a drink in the evening.
Look out for Ken, the sites Harris Hawk.

Overall, it’s a well-run site with excellent facilities, a warm welcome, and a great pub just steps away. We would definitely recommend a stay here.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site for all year round to visit Nottingham and Derby.

Overall 10/10

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Andrew G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked nice quiet location, pitches a good size and level felt very safe. Owner very friendly accommodating and helpful. will stay again. Pub with food on site.

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Just minutes from the Motorway. Got everything you need for an overnight…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Just minutes from the Motorway. Got everything you need for an overnight stop-off. Lovely quiet spot. Footpaths just behind the site (good for dogs). Pub is lovely and gives 24 hour access to their toilets.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent pitch

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Lovely site with great pitches, and a picnic table on each pitch couldn’t ask for more

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location

Overall 10/10

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Clare W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Location, this was our 3rd visit this year!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location nice staff Great service

Overall 10/10

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John D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Lovely site great facilities nice staff friendly service award winning stay

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

Overall 10/10

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Michael L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Lovely little place great big pitches gravel and grass beer garden table in-between pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would benefit from separate toilets for touring site

Overall 6/10

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Andrew S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Location, access to countryside. Easy to reach off M1, M42

Disliked Toilets are shared with pub, not clean(ladies) in the morning(gents ok)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site is well maintained and very clean staff are very warm and…

Overall 9/10

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Ian S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Site is well maintained and very clean staff are very warm and friendly definitely will come back

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans

Location

Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite

The Chequers Inn

14 Dale Road

Stanton by Dale

Derbyshire

England

DE7 4QF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.93693°N
1.31105°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.8 km Friar Lane
10.9 km Bus Station
10.9 km Bus Station
Rail
4.9 km Ilkeston Rail Station
6 km Long Eaton Rail Station
6.4 km Attenborough Rail Station
Airport
12.3 km East Midlands Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Do a round of the greens at Erewash Valley Golf Club (20 minutes' walk), a well-kept local club with fab tree-lined fairways that's easily accessible on foot. Other outdoor pursuits around here include fishing, with the nearest angling spot about five minutes' drive away, and birdwatching – Attenborough Nature Centre (20 minutes) may be named after the nearby village rather than the TV presenter, but it's still a prime pick for a spot of ornithology. Nottingham city centre (20 minutes) is next up, for a castle, shopping centres and the interactive National Justice Museum. (Rather not drive around town? Pull up to one of the city's park and rides and take the tram instead.) On the outskirts of Nottingham is Wollaton Hall (20 minutes), an Elizabethan country house with a deer park and formal gardens. (Remember Batman's mansion in The Dark Knight Rises? Yep, that was filmed here.) Heading towards the Peak District National Park (from 45 minutes) is also on the cards, whether you opt for Derbyshire dalliances in the grounds of Chatsworth House (an hour) or old-time amusements and riverside walks in Matlock Bath (45 minutes).

Must see

Wollaton Hall and Park 6.8 km

Nottingham Castle 10.6 km

Castle Donington Museum 10.8 km

Royal Crown Derby Factory Shop 11 km

The Lace Market Centre 11.2 km

National Trust

Kedleston Hall 15.3 km

Calke Abbey 18.3 km

Staunton Harold Church 19.3 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 25.7 km

Hardwick Hall 25.7 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

LOCKO PARK 5.4 km

WOLLATON HALL 7 km

ELVASTON CASTLE 7.4 km

HIGHFIELDS PARK 7.9 km

CLIFTON HALL 8.5 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite? Do a round of the greens at Erewash Valley Golf Club (20 minutes' walk), a well-kept local club with fab tree-lined fairways that's easily accessible on foot. Other outdoor pursuits around here … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite? From $62.95 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.